As of 4 February 2025, you can no longer buy globalexpress postage in our branches. Other international services are still available. Please ask in branch for options
Check it's okay to send
Some items can be sent in the post and others have limits
Parcelforce Worldwide globalexpress
For the fastest, fully tracked international delivery, from next day delivery to the US, Canada and Europe. And from two working days to the rest of the world
About this service
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Named confirmation on delivery
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Full end-to-end tracking
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Get a full refund if your parcel’s delayed
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Up to £200 compensation for loss or damage
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Option to buy extra cover up to £2,500
Preparing to send abroad
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Pack your items well
Make sure your items get where they’re going safely
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Fill out a customs form
You may need a customs form to send any items outside the UK
Ready to send?
Make sure you’ve packed and prepared your items in advance. Then pop into your nearest Post Office branch
Common questions
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For Parcelforce Worldwide globalexpress you’ll need to fill in a customs pack even if you’re sending items within the EU.
You can get all the customs forms you need in-branch. Find one near you with our branch finder.
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Yes. You’ll need to do this when sending items overseas using any of our international express post services. See our full list of restricted and prohibited items.
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Yes. Under Customs Law, the sender is legally responsible for the information on the declaration. So, it’s in your own interest to make sure you completely it accurately and in full. Have questions? Just ask a member of staff in-branch.
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Yes, but remember the amount of compensation we’ll pay out differs according to the service you choose.
- Parcelforce Worldwide globalexpress: up to £200
- Parcelforce Worldwide globalpriority: up to £100
For both services, you have the option to buy extra cover up to the value of £2,500.
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Yes, they do. It’s important to check the item you’re sending is allowed in the destination country so we’ll pay compensation in the event of loss or damage.